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saag paneer

Saag Paneer is a beloved North Indian vegetarian dish featuring creamy, spiced spinach and tender cubes of golden-fried paneer. Enriched with aromatic spices and finished with cream, this dish is both hearty and comforting. Serve it with warm naan or steamed basmati rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped

  • 1 bunch fenugreek leaves (methi), roughly chopped

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • ½ pound paneer, cut into cubes

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch the greens:
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and fenugreek leaves and cook for about 3 minutes, until wilted. Drain well.

  2. Blend:
    Transfer the greens to a food processor and pulse about 5 times until finely chopped (but not a smooth purée).

  3. Fry the paneer:
    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the paneer cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  4. Build the base:
    In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. Sauté aromatics:
    Add sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

  6. Spice it up:
    Add the diced tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook until the tomato breaks down and forms a thick, spiced mixture—about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

  7. Combine and simmer:
    Add the chopped spinach-fenugreek mixture to the skillet along with the fried paneer cubes. Stir in the cream and season with salt to taste.

  8. Simmer gently:
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  9. Serve:
    Garnish with a splash of cream or a sprinkle of garam masala, if desired. Enjoy hot with rice or naan.


For the best texture and flavor, soak the paneer cubes in warm water for 10 minutes after frying. This keeps them soft and prevents them from becoming rubbery when simmered in the curry.

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